The Australian Government Department of Health invites you to share your views on the proposed approach to making mitochondrial donation available in Australia. The Australian Government wants to introduce mitochondrial donation so this lifesaving technology is made available for families impacted by severe mitochondrial disease.
In 2019-20, the National Health and Medical Research Council examined the scientific, legal, regulatory and ethical issues associated with mitochondrial donation, consulting widely with the public.
This current consultation process will provide the opportunity for members of the public, interested stakeholders, peak bodies and experts to consider the proposed staged approach to legalising mitochondrial donation in Australia, and to participate in the consultation process by sharing their feedback and comments.
A Consultation Paper outlining how the Government proposes to introduce mitochondrial donation in a staged and closely monitored way is provided below.
Additional information is provided in the Q&As, which are also available below.
Feedback and comments can be provided to the Department via this consultation page or via email to mito@health.gov.au by 15 March 2021.
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